What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

[cahilj]

ordered a dozen 7’ long, 4”x1” T6 aluminum extrusions to build racks to expand the ability to load the truck while looking badass.

What's your plan for the racking?

 

[cahilj]

Finished up the console.

 

[badger_610889]

What's your plan for the racking?

Something a bit like this:

 

[TNDRIVER]

Something a bit like this:
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What is the technical name for the black strips please?????

 

[Awol]

Finished up the console.

Looks awesome!

Where'd you get the cup holder? I like the placement of it.

 

[nairb]

Received some half doors for the M1123. Aluminum, they’re surprisingly lightweight, seem to be about 1/4” thick. I‘m not happy with the soft doors and dislike the look of X doors on a soft canvas. Beside, no A/C on the M1123 to windows are open 9 months a year.

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I think this truck will end-up being a 2 man cab, because it’s my daily mule and I never take more than a passenger for expeditions. In the 2 man crew configuration I like the sand color style, and I’ve ordered a dozen 7’ long, 4”x1” T6 aluminum extrusions to build racks to expand the ability to load the truck while looking badass.

It’s hard not to touch it before the slant back A2 is done !

Where did you get the half doors from?

 

[badger_610889]

What is the technical name for the black strips please?????

No idea
I'm still trying to source them! I worked on a similar application in a previous life and it's been a year I've been trying to find the name for this, and to source it.
The stuff I've seen was made of black anodized machined aluminum. I guess we could simply have it made at a good local shop.

 

[badger_610889]

Where did you get the half doors from?

A cool guy in Michigan. He had a few sets and I was fortunate to get one. I paid cash to have the set and he kindly held it multiple months while I was abroad. It was a good surprise to receive them last week

 

[badger_610889]

BTW this is the truck in which I'll also install the "tactical infotainment" system I've been working on for a while now, as well as a supercharger kit and the aluminum rack.

It will be badass!

 

[Mainsail]

No idea
I'm still trying to source them! I worked on a similar application in a previous life and it's been a year I've been trying to find the name for this, and to source it.
The stuff I've seen was made of black anodized machined aluminum. I guess we could simply have it made at a good local shop.

In the aircraft world it's called seat track.

 

[badger_610889]

Thanks! Looks like it indeed!

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Today I fixed the hood of the slantback with epoxy and carbon fiber.
I neglected the suit and feel totally itchy now

 

[mrfarb]

Installed this turret last weekend. Still having an issue with a couple of the original self locking nuts that hold the hatch assy, they won’t come off or go on. Trying gentle persuasion before I get the heat out.

 

[TNDRIVER]

No idea
I'm still trying to source them! I worked on a similar application in a previous life and it's been a year I've been trying to find the name for this, and to source it.
The stuff I've seen was made of black anodized machined aluminum. I guess we could simply have it made at a good local shop.

In the aircraft world it's called seat track.

Did some digging.............. and in the Van world, as in auto, it's called L Track or Versa Tie and the like the stuff!! If you want to take a minute and look back at the 1165's that sold out of GA. on 4/24 and look closely at the cargo floor and the doghouse between the seats. I hate to think what that cost. Now I need a new idea.

 

[Autonomy_Lost]

Very nice hatch! I'm in need of a full set of manual M1151A1 turret system, any leads where can get them? Thanks

You have to just be patient and search ebay, facebook, etc. Usually cheaper to piece it together, but requires much more patience and knowledge.

You can also post WTB on the classifieds here or on facebook.

Just be careful of scammers.

 

[badger_610889]

Now that the tunnel (or whatever it’s called has been adapted to the turbo engine, I can mount a proper doghouse.



Question: are there two lengths of these lockers?

Thanks!

The ones I have a too short for the new (turbo) dog house. The truck didn’t have a doghouse when I got it, and I had those in an ammo can full of bolts, connectors and other stuff that was left bolted in the back of the M1045. So I assumed they were for this truck, but are clearly to short.


On a different topic, while working on the hood, I’m testing different headlights. I think I will go with these LED ones:

 

[HookEm]

Needed a hitch receiver on the HMMWV to hold a winch and instead of buying a $150 part, spent far more $$ on a plasma cutter and welder from Harbor Freight and a bit of 3/8 plate steel and about 3 or 4 hours of my evenings this past week. Not the prettiest welds but I think she'll hold. Grade 8 hardware coming tomorrow.

 

[Mogman]

Now that the tunnel (or whatever it’s called has been adapted to the turbo engine, I can mount a proper doghouse.

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Question: are there two lengths of these lockers?
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Thanks!

The ones I have a too short for the new (turbo) dog house. The truck didn’t have a doghouse when I got it, and I had those in an ammo can full of bolts, connectors and other stuff that was left bolted in the back of the M1045. So I assumed they were for this truck, but are clearly to short.


On a different topic, while working on the hood, I’m testing different headlights. I think I will go with these LED ones:
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You adjust the other "end" of Dzus fasteners.
The right tools make it SOO much easier, see vid.

 

[Humvee 1025]

You have to just be patient and search ebay, facebook, etc. Usually cheaper to piece it together, but requires much more patience and knowledge.

You can also post WTB on the classifieds here or on facebook.

Just be careful of scammers.

Thank you sir! and will do. Another question is how many parts from the M1025 turret system will interchange with the M1151?

 

[frauhansen]

Not realy done to my truck... and i hope i will never need it... but after i need a jump start after a weekend with fidge and drone charger on I have decided that removing the seats could not be the way when the slave-hub laughs in my face because I don't have the right cable for it.

feels like brand new, no hardened rubber.... now i'm happy an i know i will never need it, cause i have it

 

[cahilj]

Looks awesome!

Where'd you get the cup holder? I like the placement of it.

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I would have preferred both of them on the radio shelf, but reaching halfway across the truck to hydrate just wasn't fun.